You Can Fix Bad Posture Back Pain

Bad posture back pain can be a problem for patients of all ages. Unfortunately, there are no universal rules of good posture and
posture-related pain can be blamed on standing or sitting too straight
or too slouched. Back pain
can cause poor posture and poor posture can cause back pain. This
vicious cycle can lead to lifelong health problems for some patients. It is far easier to correct posture-related back problems when a patient
is young. Early detection of potential postural abnormalities is
crucial to
preventing serious back problems
from developing later in life.

This essay explores the causes and cures for back pain that is created by poor postural habits.

Bad Posture Back Pain Contributors

There can be several reasons for poor posture to exist. Postural habits start
early in life and will typically continue into adulthood. Changes in
lifestyle or activity level can also change one’s posture at any time
during life. Fatigue is one of the most common causes of bad posture.
Tired back muscles
simply can not support the skeleton as they are designed to do. Finally,
old age
will certainly influence postural back pain development.

Bad posture can be more pronounced when
standing,
walking or
sitting.
Slouching in any position is detrimental to one’s posture. It is
important to maintain a sense of centered balance regardless of the
position you are in.

Long periods of static positioning can cause extra fatigue to
postural muscles. It is important to learn the proper positions for all
these activities in order to prevent postural back pain. This is yet
another example of an ounce of prevention going a long, long way.

Bad Posture Back Pain Prevention

Teach your children to stand up straight and to sit correctly.
Provide them with the tools they need to develop good postural habits. A
proper
ergonomic desk chair,
good shoes
and a comfortable, supportive
bed
are all important for postural development.

Make sure to move around during your day. Do not allow your body
to become fatigued by maintaining any position for too long. If you
must stand at work, take time to walk or sit. If you have a desk job,
try a
kneeling chair
and take frequent breaks to stand, walk or
stretch.

Make sure to get adequate rest and quality sleep. Tired
postural muscles will quickly become painful postural muscles. Do not
push yourself beyond your work capacity unless absolutely necessary. If
you do, make sure to give yourself a break to fully recuperate before
getting back to a hectic schedule. I know, I know... Who has time for a break? Well, make time. Your health may depend on it!

Treatment for Bad Posture Back Pain

Many treatment options are available to correct postural back pain.
Chiropractic,
Alexander technique
and
physical therapy
are 3 of the most common and effective means of creating better
posture. You can even rely on good old common sense: Learn the simple
premises of good posture and follow them. It is free and easy for
anyone to do.

Parents should educate children about the value of proper posture and remind them of these truths as they grow into adults. One of the best ways to ensure good posture in your children is to demonstrate it yourself. Never forget, those little eyes are looking to you for an example 24 hours a day.

Bad Posture Back Pain Assistance

Prevention is almost always the answer to this condition. Back pain caused by poor posture is usually due to overworked
back muscles.
This type of pain can be severe, but is rarely serious. Postural correction therapy should bring about a swift end to the pain.

I personally recommend the study of martial arts to develop
proper posture. Martial arts develop perfect balance for any position
or activity in life. Training also develops strong core muscles that
resist postural back pain even when the body is fatigued. I could go on
and on concerning the many benefits of participation in the martial way, but
for the sake of time, space and attention span, I will leave it super
simple… Highly recommended!

I discuss proper posture and provide guidance on using posture to reduce and even end back pain in my Preventing Back Pain and Back Exercises and Stretches books. You can find both on our Cure Back Pain Forever Program page.

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